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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.03, 856.56 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.03, 856.56 and 282.40 is: 423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.03 : 856.56 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.03/856.56 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.03x = 856.56 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.03x = 241,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,892.54/571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.61

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